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About that Terrible Crash at 16th and L St, NW Wed. Afternoon - 26-year-old pedestrian killed, 20 year old arrested ...
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About that Terrible Crash at 16th and L St, NW Wed. Afternoon – 26-year-old pedestrian killed, 20 year old arrested after fleeing the scene – Police continue investigation
By Prince Of Petworth
Published January 9, 2026 at 1:30PM
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) continues to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the intersection of 16th Street and L Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:49 p.m., a Chevrolet Malibu operating at a high rate of speed southbound in the 1100 block of 16th Street, Northwest, entered the intersection with L Street against a red light. The Malibu collided with a Toyota Corolla that was traveling eastbound on L Street with a green light. The collision caused the Malibu to strike a pedestrian walking eastbound in the crosswalk with the right-of-way, across 16th Street. Three additional vehicles stopped at the red light northbound on 16th Street were also damaged in the collision.
The operator and sole occupant of the Malibu attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by responding officers. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed, the pedestrian was pronounced dead.
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As a result of the detectives’ investigation, 20-year-old Santana Matthews, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed (Vehicle), Fleeing from Law Enforcement, No Permit, and Leaving After Colliding.
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About that Terrible Crash at 16th and L St, NW Wed. Afternoon – 26-year-old pedestrian killed, 20 year old arrested after fleeing the scene – Police continue investigation
By Prince Of Petworth
Published January 9, 2026 at 1:30PM
From MPD:
“The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) continues to investigate a fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the intersection of 16th Street and L Street, Northwest.
At approximately 3:49 p.m., a Chevrolet Malibu operating at a high rate of speed southbound in the 1100 block of 16th Street, Northwest, entered the intersection with L Street against a red light. The Malibu collided with a Toyota Corolla that was traveling eastbound on L Street with a green light. The collision caused the Malibu to strike a pedestrian walking eastbound in the crosswalk with the right-of-way, across 16th Street. Three additional vehicles stopped at the red light northbound on 16th Street were also damaged in the collision.
The operator and sole occupant of the Malibu attempted to flee the scene on foot but was apprehended by responding officers. DC Fire and EMS responded to the scene and after all lifesaving efforts failed, the pedestrian was pronounced dead.
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As a result of the detectives’ investigation, 20-year-old Santana Matthews, of Northwest, DC, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder while Armed (Vehicle), Fleeing from Law Enforcement, No Permit, and Leaving After Colliding.
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